Pronoun & Antecedent agreement

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as he, she, it, they.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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What is the rule for pronouns referring to collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural; the pronoun should match the intended meaning (singular or plural) of the collective noun.

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What is the difference between singular and plural pronouns?

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Singular pronouns refer to one person or thing (e.g., he, she, it), while plural pronouns refer to more than one (e.g., they, them).

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When should 'his' be used as a pronoun?

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Use 'his' when referring to a male antecedent.

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When should 'her' be used as a pronoun?

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Use 'her' when referring to a female antecedent.

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What is the correct pronoun for a singular, gender-neutral antecedent?

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Use 'they' as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun.

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What is an example of incorrect pronoun usage?

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Using 'they' to refer to 'each' is incorrect; 'each' is singular and should use 'his or her'.

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What is the correct pronoun for a group of females?

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Use 'their' when referring to a group of females.